This Christmas, enjoy Wisconsin cocktails inspired by Midwestern traditions! These drinks not only scream Wisconsin, but also celebrate the state’s flourishing agriculture and spirits industry.
Brandy Slush
The brandy slush is one of Wisconsin’s classic cocktails this time of year. Families across Wisconsin (and the Midwest) may be reminded of buckets of slush from the chest freezer this holiday season.
This recipe can be prepared in advance in gigantic quantities, making it great for entertaining crowds during the holiday season. The drink contains an iced mixture of tea, orange juice, lemonade and brandy supplemented with lemon-lime soda.
Sweet, sparkling and delicious, this recipe will have you coming back for another round!
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This brandy recipe is notable throughout Wisconsin! This is an straightforward, large-batch cocktail made with tea, orange juice, lemonade and good quality brandy. What more could you want?
Mulled wine
Mulled wine is a classic holiday drink that will sultry you up when the weather gets colder. The recipe calls for a mixture of wine, brandy and spices heated over medium heat.
Brew the spices thoroughly and enjoy this sultry recipe with friends during the holiday season.
Mulled wine is often consumed during the colder months, especially around the holidays, and is known for its festive and aromatic properties.
Old style cranberries
The Old Fashioned is one of Wisconsin’s classic cocktails served at supper clubs across the state. Cranberry Old Fashioned is a fresh take on nostalgia, substituting Wisconsin cranberry juice for soda.
Old Fashioneds can be made to your liking with brandy, whiskey or bourbon, so don’t hesitate to try different varieties that suit your taste palette.
As a leader in cranberry productionn, there’s no better place to enjoy a Cranberry Old Fashioned than in Wisconsin.
Cranberry Old Fashion is a variation on the supper club favorite. Brandy, sugar, bitters and cranberry juice create a delicious and unique winter drink.
Cherry reflection
Cherry Bounce is a liqueur made by infusing cherries with alcohol of your choice – usually brandy, whiskey, bourbon or vodka.
The juice can be served in a variety of ways: sipped neat, poured over ice cream, added to smoothies as a sweetener, and even poured over baked goods.
The cherries themselves can be eaten as a drunken snack, but they can also be used as an addition to other cocktails such as Old Fashioneds!
Make your Cherry Bounce an unforgettable experience by visiting Door County in the summer self-collection cherries!
Cherry bounce is best enjoyed with a story, so start a novel tradition next year by picking fresh Door County cherries in slow July, pick-your-own season.
TomJerry
The Tom & Jerry cocktail is a time-honored sultry and creamy holiday drink. It consists of a dough made of eggs, sugar and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.
This cake is mixed with brandy or obscure rum and sizzling milk to create a opulent and flavorful drink that pays homage to Wisconsin’s dairy farmers.
The cocktail is usually served in a mug or punch bowl, garnished with additional nutmeg on top. The Tom & Jerry cocktail is associated with holiday occasions and winter celebrations, providing a comforting and delightful experience.
People will tell you that making these drinks is challenging work; but it takes little more than a few turns of the whisk and some time to make a great Tom & Jerry cake.
Whether you gather around a crackling fireplace in a cozy cabin or gather with friends and family in a festively decorated home, the joy of the Wisconsin holiday season is complemented by a selection of locally inspired cocktails. Snow covers the landscapes and twinkling lights decorate the cities. Sipping Wisconsin cocktails is becoming a wonderful tradition, bringing a sense of holiday cheer and a touch of local flair to your holiday celebrations.
